The Sword Thief

Overview Amy and Dan Cahill have been on a crazy trip throughout the world in the race to discover the 39 clues before their numerous relatives do. In this third book in "The 39 Clues" series the two siblings race to Japan and find themselves making some unthinkable alliances. They discover that the 39 clues, when found in their entirety, will reveal the seemingly impossible process of alchemy. Along the way they are joined by their capable, slightly insane, and cool au pair, Nellie Gomez; Dan's Mau, Saladin; the dignified, Japanese Allistair Oh; and the snobbish sibling duo, Ian and Natalie Kabra. The adventure speeds along as the two narrowly escape death in subways; and dodge the Japanese mafia yakuza, while weighing loyalties and deciphering old documents. Although the focus remains on plot twists rather than on character development, Amy has a romantic turn of mind and Dan maintains his own blend of sarcastic comic relief. As the story closes, the two are once again on their way to a new destination.�